Barbie
Directed by Greta GerwigBarbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
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Barbie Ratings & Reviews
- Ty Leet4d agoRyan Gosling carried this movie on his back.
- TanalienJanuary 9, 2025Studios would do well to take the right notes on why Barbie became 2023’s great cinematic phenomenon. This is not Mattel’s movie; it is writer-director Greta Gerwig’s expression through and through. Barbie is connecting with so many people because Gerwig has attached a well-known property to the best hallmarks of her style: honesty, sensitivity, and self-discovery. I am excited to see the next story she tells in the movie theater.
- KentMarch 4, 2025Picture a little girl lost in her world of imagination, playing with her cherished Barbie and Ken dolls. In her mind, Ken is the perfect boyfriend—genuine, loving, and endlessly supportive. They are a dream couple, embodying the values of kindness and respect. But the film that bears the name “Barbie” shatters this innocent vision. It hijacks an iconic toy and imposes a political agenda that has no place in the purity of childhood play. This is, quite simply, a betrayal. Leave children to discover the wonders of life on their own terms! It is the parent's role to guide their children, not the filmmakers’ duty to inject harsh realities into the realm of make-believe. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, driven by their political views, have neglected family values, crafting a narrative that grapples with existential themes better suited for adults. The result? A movie that cynically repurposes childhood nostalgia into a vehicle for social commentary, disregarding its young audience. What child yearns for a lesson on mortality while playing with dolls? None! This film dangerously exploits the allure of Barbie and Ken to introduce complex themes of male fragility and identity, depicting Ken as a figure steeped in insecurity, thus undermining traditional notions of masculinity. Children engage with these characters boundlessly in happiness, not under the sledgehammer of sociopolitical commentary. But in this film, Ken is painted as weak, lost without Barbie, reinforcing narratives of toxic masculinity that have no place in a child’s joyful play. The portrayal of Ken veers alarmingly from his original essence established in 1961, where he was celebrated as Barbie’s perfect companion—stylish, dapper, and meant to inspire creativity and imaginative storytelling. That world of glamour and collaboration has been destroyed in a reckless bid for relevance. This is not merely irresponsible; it’s an affront to childhood itself. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have taken a beloved childhood icon and twisted it into something that diminishes joy and family values. They may revel in their creation, but what they’ve achieved is an assault on innocence. Shame on them!
- 匚卂尺ㄥFebruary 7, 2025Hiya, Barbie Hi, Ken You want to go for a ride? Sure, Ken Jump in I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world Life in plastic, it's fantastic You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere Imagination, life is your creation Come on, Barbie, let's go party I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world Life in plastic, it's fantastic You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere Imagination, life is your creation I'm a blonde bimbo girl in a fantasy world Dress me up, make it tight, I'm your dolly You're my doll, rock'n'roll, feel the glamour in pink Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky You can touch You can play If you say, "I'm always yours" (ooh, oh) I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world Life in plastic, it's fantastic You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere Imagination, life is your creation Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh) Make me walk, make me talk, do whatever you please I can act like a star, I can beg on my knees Come jump in, bimbo friend, let us do it again Hit the town, fool around, let's go party You can touch You can play If you say, "I'm always yours" You can touch You can play If you say, "I'm always yours" Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh) I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world Life in plastic, it's fantastic You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere Imagination, life is your creation I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world Life in plastic, it's fantastic You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere Imagination, life is your creation Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah) Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh) Oh, I'm having so much fun Well, Barbie, we're just getting started Oh, I love you, Ken
- RyezooFebruary 4, 2025Thought it was a ton of fun. Ryan Gosling stole every scene that he was in. I thought it was a little bit over hyped and a tad in your face with some of its messaging but in all still was a fun time at the movies.
- ColinHornFebruary 1, 2025Better than I expected!
- qmechanJanuary 24, 2025A toy story, she runs a course Through discovery, though it is forced She makes a recovery And lo! A discovery Patriarchy's more than a horse
- rg9400November 1, 2024This is probably the most famous movie of 2023, so I won’t spend too much time on my review. I think this is an effective approach at creating a more meaningful message-driven story from something that could have easily just been a toy commercial in someone else’s hands. The production design is gorgeous, and Ryan Gosling was super entertaining. Still, it is Greta Gerwig’s weakest movie to date, with some of the messaging feeling defanged and a bit toothless at times due to the studio constraints.
- ElliOctober 11, 2024A really bad movie, I can't believe how hyped this was. Pure feminism movie through and through. Hate it.
